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Pakistan in contact with int’l partners for release of citizens held in Gaza flotilla raid



Screengrab shows former senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan aboard the Gaza-bound vessel, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla. — X@SenatorMushtaq
Screengrab shows former senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan aboard the Gaza-bound vessel, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla. — X@SenatorMushtaq

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Sunday said that Pakistani authorities were engaging with international partners to ensure the safety and repatriation of its citizens detained by Israel in the Gaza aid flotilla interception.

“Through the diplomatic channels of a friendly European country, we have confirmed that former senator Mushtaq Ahmad is in the custody of the Israeli occupying forces and is safe and in good health,” read the press release issued by the FO.

“It further added that Pakistan authorities have been advised that the ex-senator will be presented before a court and, upon the issuance of deportation orders, his repatriation will be facilitated on a fast-track basis.


This is a developing story and is being updated with more details. 

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